Mental Health Associate III - Assertive Community Treatment

Coos; Oregon; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Coos Health & Wellness is seeking a qualified Mental Health Associate to assist individuals with mental health issues by providing support, education and case management. This role emphasizes a strength-based, recovery-oriented approach and works closely with the client to develop measurable goals.

You'll coordinate with community providers, families, medical staff, and caregivers, help clients access benefits, and participate in crisis planning, documentation, and team-based care to promote

Qualifications

• Must be a Qualified Mental Health Associate or eligible; Bachelor's degree in health/behavioral health or equivalent.
• Must be an Oregon Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
• Must have good time-management skills and strong clinical writing ability.
• Must maintain professional conduct and attend to duties reliably.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, education and case management to consumers to assist them in achieving their recovery goals.
• Utilize motivational interviewing and provide stage-appropriate interventions.
• Coordinate work with family, caregivers, medical and other providers.
• Assist consumers in accessing available benefits and services.
• Complete Substance Abuse assessments to establish ASAM criteria for admission.
• Facilitate/co-facilitate Co-Occurring Disorders groups and develop integrated treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group consultation regarding co-occurring disorders.

Skills

Time management

Clinical writing

Professional demeanor

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in health/behavioral health

Job description

Coos Health & Wellness is seeking a qualified Mental Health Associate to assist individuals with mental health issues by providing support, education and case management.

This position works closely with community-based service providers, family members, medical personnel, and caregivers to ensure individuals achieve their recovery goals and have access to available benefits.

Eligibility for both State and National Health Service Corp Loan repayment programs.

What is the purpose of this position?

To provide community-based services, helping to support individuals with significant mental health issues in achieving their recovery goals. To provide specialized services to consumers with Substance Use Disorders.

Essential functions of position.

• Provide support, education and case management to consumers to assist them in achieving their recovery goals. Maintain strength-based approach.
• Utilize motivational interviewing and provide stage appropriate interventions.
• Implement approach to utilize and enhance consumers’ natural supports.
• Coordinate work with involved family, caregivers, medical, psychiatric and other providers.
• Assist consumers in accessing available benefits and services.
• Continuously evaluate health and safety issues and implement appropriate crisis planning. Assist consumers in self-directing a crises plan.
• Provide support to community groups and organizations enhancing consumer recovery.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Provides clinical documentation to meet State, Federal, Regional and departmental standards and requirements which includes:
• Developing recovery-oriented treatment plans with measurable and objective goals.
• Completing clear, organized, timely progress notes.
• Learns/utilizes computer medical record system; including use of newer office technologies.
• Maintain all applicable professional, legal and ethical standards, including confidentiality, dual relations, and informed consent.
• Maintain productivity standards set by departmental policy and carry out other instructions from supervisor and/or Director.
• Complete Substance Abuse assessments to establish the ASAM criteria necessary for admission to residential and other higher levels of treatment.
• Facilitate/co-facilitate Co-Occurring Disorders groups. Assist in the development and advocate for other necessary treatment services.
• Assist other clinicians and their clients in the development of integrated treatment plans to address co-occurring disorders
• Provide individual and group consultation in regard to co-occurring disorders.

Minor duties assigned to this position.

• Attends staff meetings, community agency meetings as needed.
• Participates in trainings and updates skills.
• Complete other assignments and tasks as directed by supervisor and/or Director.

Working conditions of position.

Typical office setting, 8:00am - 5:00pm, Mon-Fri. Frequent travel required within the county and infrequent travel within the State. Position may require some stooping, bending, reaching, and lifting of up to 25 pounds.

List required special skills, licenses, certificates, etc.

• Must be a Qualified Mental Health Associate or eligible; Bachelor’s degree in health/behavioral health or a combination of at least three years work experience, training or education in mental health.
• Must be an Oregon Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
• Must have good time-management skills; ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment; and good clinical writing/composition skills.
• Regular and consistent attendance is required.
• Must be able to accept supervision and adhere to County and Department policies. Must be able to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with other employees, maintain a positive attitude and represent the County and the Department in the community in a positive manner.

Job Type: Full-time

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance